Salt Lake City, UT Lightning Map
Real-time lightning tracking for Salt Lake City, Utah. This city averages 27 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Salt Lake City residents and visitors.
Live data from NOAA GOES-19 GLM. Salt Lake City, UT.
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Real-Time Lightning Near Salt Lake City
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Thunderstorm Season in Salt Lake City
When to expect lightning activity in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City sees most of its thunderstorm activity between May and August, with June and July being the peak months. Storms are typically driven by frontal systems and can develop rapidly during warm, humid afternoons. The transition months of May and September can also bring significant lightning.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Salt Lake City sees 2 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Utah statewide average is 27 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Salt Lake City
Essential guidelines to stay safe during thunderstorms
30-30 Rule
When you see lightning, count to 30. If you hear thunder before reaching 30, get indoors. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside.
Seek Shelter
With 27 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Salt Lake City should always have a shelter plan. Move inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle.
Stay Informed
Use Lightning Tracker to monitor real-time lightning near Salt Lake City. Set alerts for your neighborhood to get advance warning of approaching storms.
Avoid Open Areas
Stay away from open fields, hilltops, isolated trees, and bodies of water during storms. If hiking, descend from ridges and peaks immediately.
Useful Guides for Salt Lake City
These guides match the nearby-lightning and alert questions people ask most often
Use this guide to judge nearby strike danger fast, especially when storms are building near your neighborhood.
Alerts Best alert options for Salt Lake City stormsSee how app alerts, NOAA weather radio, and local warnings work when storms move toward your city.
Map guide How to read live lightning around Salt Lake CityUnderstand strike clusters, motion, and timing so you can decide when to get indoors.
Salt Lake City Lightning FAQ
Fast answers for live lightning, storm season, and safety in Salt Lake City
How many thunderstorm days does Salt Lake City, Utah get per year?
Salt Lake City averages 27 thunderstorm days per year. The national average is approximately 25 days, and the Utah statewide average is 27 days.
When is thunderstorm season in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City sees most of its thunderstorm activity between May and August, with June and July being the peak months. Storms are typically driven by frontal systems and can develop rapidly during warm, humid afternoons. The transition months of May and September can also bring significant lightning.
What should I do if caught in a lightning storm in Salt Lake City?
Follow the 30-30 rule: if the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter immediately. With 27 thunderstorm days annually in Salt Lake City, always have a shelter plan. Move inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside.
Nearest Lightning Maps to Salt Lake City
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